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Question 372845: I am great at math but for some reason can not wrap my brain around Algebra for the world! Please Help!! Im stumped!
Solve using the elimination method. Show your work. If the system has no solution or an infinite number of solutions, state this.
-3x – 5y = 61
7x – 5y = -9
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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subtracting the equations will eliminate the y

1st from 2nd ___ 10x = -70 ___ x = -7

substituting back ___ 7(-7) - 5y = -9 ___ -5y = 40 ___ y = -8